Marc Hammer clinched his Asian Tour card after a playoff at Q-School in Hua Hin. Other Germans missed the cut after round four.
The final stage of the Asian Tour Qualifying School (Q-School) at the Lake View Resort and Golf Club in Hua Hin, Thailand, saw 35 players earn their Asian Tour cards — among them German golfer Marc Hammer. After five intense days of competition, China’s Lin Yuxin topped the leaderboard, leading the final Q-School rankings. The left-hander impressed with a closing 67 (-4), continuing his strong form from earlier rounds (68–67–70–67). At 16-under-par overall, the 25-year-old secured his spot on the Asian Tour in dominant fashion.
A milestone in Lin Yuxin’s professional career
Yuxin’s victory marks a significant milestone in the career of the highly regarded golfer. He won the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in 2017 and 2019 and played college golf at the University of Florida. Since turning professional in 2023, he has competed on the PGA Tour Americas and in select Korn Ferry Tour events. Struggles on the greens, which he described as mostly “mental,” had held him back. “I played well all season but had putting issues, especially in the summer. I worked hard on that in October and November, and my game has felt good since,” Yuxin said. “It’s been tough, with lots of ups and downs. Honestly, I just had to stay patient. I’ve learned a lot since turning pro — it’s been a valuable experience.”
Yuxin was closely followed by India’s Shaurya Bhattacharya, who posted consistent rounds of 70–67–65–66 before slipping with a final-round 72 that included four bogeys. At 15-under-par, Bhattacharya finished second, just one shot behind Yuxin. Canadian Henry Lee secured third place at 14-under-par.
Marc Hammer earns Asian Tour ticket in playoff
The battle for the final tour cards was especially dramatic, as twelve players tied at five-under-par (T28) entered a playoff for the last eight spots. The playoff extended over five holes, ultimately awarding cards to eight competitors — including Germany’s Marc Hammer. The 27-year-old from Sandhausen, Baden-Württemberg, delivered a steady performance throughout the tournament, finishing with a 70 (-2) on the final day. His earlier rounds of 71–67–72–70 reflected solid consistency, earning him a well-deserved place on the Asian Tour. Hammer already has experience on the DP World Tour, where he posted three top-10 finishes last season.
Other German participants at the Asian Tour Q-School failed to make the cut after the fourth round. Nicolas Horder (T93), Philipp Katich (T100), Wolfgang Glawe (T118), and Julius Kreutzer (T118) all missed out on qualification.